Airport Operations Municipal Management Trainee

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Airport Operations Municipal Management Trainee (Job Opening ID #522333)

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Airport Operations Division, located at 1 Kansas City Boulevard. 

Normal Work Days/Hours: Four (4) 10-hour shifts/week with shifts rotating monthly and availability during emergencies or inclement weather.


Job Responsibilities:

• Patrols airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure compliance.

• Inspects for hazards like malfunctioning lights, non-compliant pavement markings, foreign object debris (FOD), broken pavement, and fuel or oil spills, as well as ice or snow on the airfield. Prepares self-inspection reports and generate work requests.

• Monitors the airfield for wildlife, employing harassment techniques to disperse potential threats, and safely remove any deceased wildlife from the movement areas.

• Conducts thorough perimeter inspections to confirm that the fence lines and posts are secure, supporting our airport security program.

• Inspects fuel farms, fueling equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to standards.

• Staffs the snow desk during winter weather events, support the snow and ice control plan, and issue NOTAMs as needed.

• Explains airport rules and regulations to pilots, tenants, and employees, and issue AOA violations when necessary.

• Conducts Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), Movement and Non-Movement training, and Movement area practical exams.

• Performs inspections of terminal and landside areas. Respond to incidents while monitoring traffic and liability issues.

• Executes additional tasks assigned by Aviation Managers or Airport Operations Agents on duty.


REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree.

Starting Salary: $22.52/hour

Application Deadline: October 21, 2025

Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-time

Salary Range : $22.52/hour

Work location : In person

Residency requirement : Yes

Link to apply : www.kcmo.gov/jobs

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